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An Alternative to Alternative Fuels and Vehicles

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the when-you-have-to-use-gas dept.

markmcb writes "While the world is working to solve energy and environmental issues with today's petroleum fuels, some vehicles simply don't have good alternatives, namely off-road platforms. For those not willing to give up their gas-guzzling habits, Matt Vea offers an innovative alternative. Using the OBDII interface in his Jeep, a laptop, and the infinite power of Excel, Matt conducts some performance tests and uses the results to tweak both his vehicle's engine and his personal driving habits for optimal fuel consumption both on and off road." Rigorous testing and good use of available technology; nice work.

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  1. Best way to conserve energy: by Pink+Tinkletini · · Score: 4, Informative

    Move to the city, man's natural habitat.

    --
    And now, a PSA from David Lynch.
  2. Re:It's approaching immorality at this point... by More+Trouble · · Score: 5, Informative

    How many drive them on snowy roads? Everyone who owns one and lives where it snows, I bet.

    I always get a charge when it snows here, and the SUV drivers in the no-season tires think that all you need is the latest Ford behemoth. I drive a '92 Mazda Miata. Yes, a tiny little roadster, but with snow tires. Until the snow is higher than the undercarriage, a Miata with good snow tires can't be stopped. Driving past SUVs in the snow is a blast, but I do feel bad when I see them flipped over.

    :w